Nauru

Apr 8, 2011, 11:11 IST

Nauru (pronounced NAH-ooroo) is an island in the Pacific just south of the equator, about 2,500 mi (4,023 km) southwest of Honolulu.

Government
Republic.

Geography
Nauru (pronounced NAH-ooroo) is an island in the Pacific just south of the equator, about 2,500 mi (4,023 km) southwest of Honolulu.

Historical Background
Nauru's phosphate deposits began to be mined early in the 20th century by a German-British consortium; the island was occupied by Australian forces in World War I. Nauru achieved independence in 1968 and joined the UN in 1999; it is the world's smallest independent republic.

Facts & Figures

Name

NAURU

Capital

Yaren (de facto)

Government

Marcus Stephen

Language

English, Nauruan

Area

21 km2 (239th) 8.1 sq mi

Population

July 2010 estimate 9,267  December 2006 census 9,275

Currency

Usually the Australian dollar (AUD)

GDP(PPP)

$36.9 million

National Anthem

Nauru Bwiema

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